Valley of Flower & Hemkunt Sahib
Haridwar to Haridwar
DURATION - 05 Nights & 06 Days
Joshimath 01N I Ghangharia 03N I Badrinath 01N
High in the lofty Himalayas of the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib is a journey of natural beauty and spiritual bliss. Valley of Flowers is this valley A UNESCO World Heritage Site located at 3858 meters is renowned for its vibrant flora and fauna and sprawls this enchanting region with charming meadows of alpine flowers and known as a paradise for nature. Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib is a sacred Sikh Gurudwara situated near a glacial lake, surrounded by seven towering peaks. It is one of the highest pilgrimage sites in India. It’s an important pilgrimage for Sikhs and Hindus located at an elevation of 4,632 meters in the core zone of Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. The entire region captivates visitors with their breath-taking landscapes and deep spiritual significance, offering a blend of adventure, nature, and devotion. This valley is not just famous for Flowers but there is plenty of wildlife with Musk Deer, Brown Beer, Himalayan Black Deer, Bharal and a huge variety of butterflies. River Pushpawati runs through the valley and the river bed is 8 kilometers from the entry gate with flowers all around and the backdrop offere views of mighty Himalayas and glittering glaciers. The trek for Valley of Flowers starts from Village Pulna which is about 5 Kms ahead from Govindghat and from here the 13 Km well laid trek will take us to Ghangaria which is the base for trek to both the Valley of Flowers and Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib which is an important pilgrimage for Sikhs and Hindus and is about 5 Km from the base camp at Ghangaria.
Key Details Hemkund Sahib
• Location: Near the Valley of Flowers, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
• Elevation: ~4,633 meters (15,200 feet).
• Significance: Dedicated to Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the 10th Sikh Guru, who meditated here in a previous life. Also sacred to Hindus, as the lake is associated with Lakshman from the Ramayana
• Base Camp: Ghangharia is the base camp about 8 Kms from Pulna Village at Govindghat
• Trek Distance – Ghangharia to Hemkunt Sahib is about 12 Kms return
Key Details Valley of Flowers
• Location: Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
• Elevation: ~3,600 meters (11,811 feet)
• Famous For: Over 500 species of wildflowers, including the rare Brahma Kamal, Blue Poppy, and Cobra Lily and diverse fauna, including snow leopards, Himalayan monals, and musk deer.
• Base Camp: Ghangharia is the base camp about 8 Kms from Pulna Village at Govindghat
• Trek Distance – Ghangharia to Valley is about 8 to 10 Kms return
Best Time to Visit - July to September: During the monsoon, when the valley is in full bloom, showcasing a carpet of flowers.
Package Details
SKETCH ITINERARY
Day 1 - Haridwar to Joshimath
Day 2 – Joshimath – Govindghat – Village Pulna – Trek to Ghangharia
Day 3 – Ghangharia – VOF – Ghangharia (21 km trek, 30 km drive )
Day 4 – Ghnagharia – Hemkunt Sahib – Ghangharia (200 km, drive)
Day 5 – Ghangharia – Govindghat - Badrinath (160 km, drive)
Day 6 – Badrinath – Haridwar 160 km, drive)
COST INCLUSION
- Accommodation: 01 Night in Joshimath
- Accommodation: 03 Nights in Ghangharia
- Accommodation: 01 Night in Badrinath
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner (Vegetarian on Fixed Menu basis)
- All transfers and sightseeing by Non AC Cab
- Toll, Taxes, Driver Allowance
- Experience Driver
COST EXCLUSION
- GST @ 5% or as applicable
- Any kind of personal expenses
- Any type Pooja at Temple.
- Pony / Palki / Doli Charges during Valley of flowers & Hemkunt trek.
- Lunch and Room Service
- Laundry
- Ac will not work in Hills.
- Any insurance, medical
- Cost for any detour
- Any cost increase for stay and transport due to natural calamity
- Cost for airfare, train fare or any other internal fare.
- Anything which is not mentioned under the inclusion is excluded.
- Tips of any sort
THINGS TO CARRY
- Photo ID card
- Personal regular medical kit
- Carry light to heavy woolens
- Also carry good walking shoes
- Raincoat, Water bottle, Torch
- Walking stick
BOOKING PROCEDURE
50% payment for booking confirmation.
50% payment on Arrival
CANCELLATION POLICY
In the event of cancellation of booking due to any avoidable /unavoidable reasons we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows:
• Cancellation charges: -
• 30 days or more before departure – No Charge
• 15-29 days before departure - 50% of total
• 7-14 days before departure - 75% of total
• Less than 7 days before departure - No Refund
WEATHER CONDITION
Uttarakhand being a hill state where weather is uncertain and with Dhams located at a very high altitude, its recommended to carry light to heavy woollens. Anyone traveling to altitudes above 10000 Ft. is liable to suffer from Acute Mountain Sickness ( AMS ), unless properly acclimatized. In this tour, you are touching high altitude terrain. The most common symptoms of AMS are headache, disturbed sleep, loss of appetite, nausea, coughing, irregular breathing, breathlessness and lack of concentration. You are advised to allow time for acclimatization before engaging in any physical activity, once you reach high altitude terrains. Smoking & Drinking should also be avoided
HOW TO REACH
AIR – Jolly grant Airport is the getaway into Garhwal Uttarakhand cities like Mussoorie, Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh and the holy Chardhams.
RAIL – Uttarakhand cities are connected with a rail network to Haridwar, Dehradun in Garhwal Uttarakhand
Road – All cities in Uttarakhand are connected with a good roads network
